Ireland vs England

Ireland host England at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Friday 5 February 2027, kicking off at 8:10pm under the Friday Night Lights, opening the 2027 Guinness Men's Six Nations Championship. It's a repeat of the tournament's most recent opener, with England out for revenge after a home defeat to Ireland in this year's edition, in one of Six Nations rugby's fiercest modern rivalries. As reigning champions look to defend their crown and England seek an immediate response, this curtain-raiser sets the tone for the entire championship. With Dublin's atmosphere on Six Nations weekends among the most electric in world rugby, tickets for this opening clash are expected to be in exceptionally high demand — book early to secure yours.